Tag: orthocarolina

Increasing your speed as you train for a race.

If the phrase "it's not a competition" is a tough pill for you to swallow, or family and friends won't answer your "Game night at my place?" texts, and coworkers fear you in your office fantasy football league, this post is for you. I...

How to Avoid Tennis Injuries

Tennis season is in full swing (get it?), which means it's prime time for getting injured out on the court. Everyone from experienced tennis pros to kids at their first tennis camp can get hurt if they aren't training the right way, so we called OrthoCarolina to...

Accident prone? Have kids? OrthoCarolina’s Urgent Care could save you a fortune

It's a moment any parent dreads: your kid takes a bad fall on the field on a Saturday and you're pretty sure his arm is broken. So what do you do next? Lots of parents would head to the Emergency Room, but that's just because...

Recover from surgery, injury or chronic pain with Aquatic Therapy

physical therapy, aquatic therapy, sports injury, rehabilitation, chronic pain
Recovering from surgery or dealing with an injury or chronic condition can make working out seem like an impossible task. But even if you have limited ability to exercise, OrthoCarolina's Aquatic Therapy program can help improve flexibility, muscle tone and even make sure you've got a...

Together. Let’s Start Training for the August OrthoCarolina Classic.

For the past 2 Augusts, I've dragged my tired bones to an office building on Randolph Road at the crack of dawn on what has both times been a steamy and distinctly-Carolina summer morning: hot, bright, sticky. It sounds miserable, right? But it has...

Stretching – Pros, Cons and Favorites from the Charlotte Fitness Experts

I know. You're lucky if you can fit in a workout much less time to stretch. The good news is there are mixed feelings about the benefits of stretching in the health community, although I've never been to a class that didn't at least end...

Our Spring Road Race Roundup is Here.

Road race season is officially upon us- runners of Charlotte rejoice! With something for everyone, from the beginner runner attacking their first 5k to the seasoned athlete looking to collect another medal, 2016 is packed with the most scenic, challenging, and fun races Charlotte...

Taking Care of Your Knees – Advice from OrthoCarolina Huntersville

Are your knees cracking and popping more than your wood-burning fireplace? Do they hurt when you run? You aren't alone. Dr. Mark Suprock from OrthoCarolina Huntersville said it's common for women to suffer from knee issues because of the unique angles of our bodies. In...

Everything You Need to Know About Cortisone Shots.

Whether it's caused by injury, age or something else, chronic joint pain is — well — a pain in the neck (or knee, or wherever). You may have heard of using cortisone shots to treat the issue, but Physician Assistant Kevin Casey with OrthoCarolina...

When Can My Child Start Lifting Weights?

“When can my child start lifting weights?” Chris Gabriel, Physical Therapist at OrthoCarolina, gets asked that question almost every day. Chris, who is a certified strength and conditioning specialist who works with high school, college and even professional athletes, wants to let parents know that...

Tips From OrthoCarolina Physical Therapist Part 2, They’ve Got Your Back & HIPS

We reached out to OrthoCarolina for some tips on how to best care for two common problem areas ~ our Backs and our Hips. Here's how muscle balance can help prevent hip pain.  And you can read about 10 Ways to Keep Your Back...

Tips from OrthoCarolina Physical Therapists, They’ve Got Your Back

We reached out to OrthoCarolina for some tips on how to best care for our Backs and our Hips (coming next week). Here are 10 Ways to Keep Your Back Healthy. Before we get to today's topic, just a brief intro on physical therapy, and what...

They’ve Got Your Back. And Your Hips. More Tips from Orthocarolina Physical Therapists.

We reached out to OrthoCarolina for some tips on how to best care for our Backs and our Hips. Here are 10 Ways to Keep Your Back Healthy. And you can read about hip pain & health HERE. Before we get to today's topic, just a brief...

They’ve Got Your Back. And Your Hips. Tips from Orthocarolina Physical Therapists.

We reached out to OrthoCarolina for some tips on how to best care for two common problem areas ~ our Backs and our Hips. Here's how muscle balance can help prevent hip pain.  And you can read about 10 Ways to Keep Your Back Healthy...

Knee Bone: Get Connected & Running with OrthoCarolina

Hear that? It's your Spiced Pumpkin Latte reminding you to run off the calories you added with that extra whip. Fall is almost officially here and Charlotte is prepping for you.  There are races to be won.  Okay, jogged if you are going with me, but...

We hereby proclaim Charlotte’s Godfather of Cool.

There are some creative, outside-the-box marketers here in Charlotte, but there are none quite like Blair Primis, or as we like to call him, the Godfather of Cool. Blair is the Vice President of Marketing for OrthoCarolina and a true leader in this community. His...